Organ damage was assessed by serum ALT for liver dysfunction, lung myeloperoxidase activity as a marker of pulmonary neutrophil infiltration, and serum Interleukin 6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNFa) levels as surrogates of global inflammation, all determined four hours after resuscitation. The gene discussed is MPO; the disease is Decreased liver function.